09/03/2026
September is the start of bird season in many states, so please don’t take your pup or young dog to a dove hunt this weekend to expose it to gunfire for the first time.
Is there a dog that this approach works well with? Maybe, but it is risky and can set you back with issues rather than set you up for success. Take the appropriate steps to introduce birds and gunfire to your dog the proper way.
(Photo credit: Gun Dog Magazine)